The Lie

By: Ashley Fontainne

Narrated by: Andrea Emmes

Gold Medal Winner - Fiction at the 2013 Illumination Book Awards

Karmen Moncrille's name has been known throughout the world since the age of 16 when her first book shot to the top of the best-seller's list. Now everything she writes is an instant hit, and her legions of devoted fans eagerly await her next release.

The mysterious Karmen always blamed debilitating panic attacks as the reason she avoided publicity and has become a recluse. Which is exactly what she wants the world to think. Only Karmen knows the truth behind her introverted nature. Terrified of being asked where her ideas come from, she fears being branded a raving lunatic.

Now just a week before her 23rd birthday, Karmen's world implodes. The madness that haunts her dreams spills over to her reality and she questions her sanity. Suddenly everything has changed and now the world will transform with her. Her last book will unleash the truth and alter mankind - forever.

Is Karmen's ability to write a gift or a curse? She's about to find out if her entire life is a lie. And why she was destined to write it.

©2013 Ashley Fontainne (P)2014 Ashley Fontainne

Critic reviews

"Ashley nails the struggles of good vs. evil, religious, political, and individual flaws and weaknesses/strengths. The use of Scripture is amazing and her suck-you-in style captivates the reader with her vivid characters and their motivations." (Janelle Taylor, NY Times best-selling author of Necessary Evil)

"Any...reader interested in intrigue, mystery, supernatural thrillers and a thread of spirituality linking all elements will find this an engrossing saga with unexpected turns and a very unpredictable conclusion." (D. Donovan, eBook reviewer, MidWest Book Reviews)

Great narrative Talent!

Amazin job by the narrator Emmes knocked it out of the park! This narrator talent amazing

We all know someone that is living a lie...

Could you imagine living your entire life believing you are one person, only to find out that you are actually someone else?? The Lie brings the story of one young lady that has just found out that who she was raised to be and what she believed her life was about is exactly that...a lie. The main character is an author who believed that she was getting her stories from 'ghosts from the past', such as Shakespeare, while sleeping. But, that wasn't the case. Instead, the stories were being fed to her via...well...you just need to read the story to find out. Question is, can she over come past AND her present in order for her to have a future???
Andrea Emmes is a fantastic narrator. She brings the story to a level of intenseness, shows us some fun humor and, yes, even terror is heard in the voice of the characters. I have enjoyed all of the books she has narrated and recommend the book, the author and the narrator!

A mother's love? Not so much

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was. The story had my interest from the start

Would you be willing to try another book from Ashley Fontainne? Why or why not?

I might ... depends on the book/plot

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

LOVED Andrea's New York accent. She nailed Emily!

Any additional comments?

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review

Narrator

The narrator was excellent! The different voices she used for each character made it do much fun!

Wow, wasn't expecting that.

Talk about plot twist. I did not see that coming. This book also had very religious undertones, but necessary. I really enjoyed this book, and couldn't find any faults. I loved the characters, even the ones where, in the end, I hated them. I was so intensely immersed in the story that I was blind sided by the ultimate betrayal.
The narration was exceptional. She did a wonderful job.